Geomorphological Hazards and Disaster Prevention

Book Details

• Author: Andrew S. Goudie

• Brand: Cambridge University Press

• Edition: Illustrated

• Binding: Paperback

• Format: Illustrated

• Number of Pages: 304

• Release Date: 10-07-2014

• ISBN: 9781107414785

• Package Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

"Geomorphological Hazards and Disaster Prevention" provides an in-depth analysis of the profound impact human activities have on the environment and landscape. The book explores how industrialization, land-use changes, climate change, deforestation, desertification, and various forms of land degradation and pollution have led to an increase in geomorphological hazards, such as floods, landslides, snow avalanches, and soil erosion.

This book emphasizes the critical role of geomorphology in understanding, mapping, and modeling Earth's surface processes, many of which directly affect human societies. Geomorphologists are not only tasked with understanding these processes but are increasingly involved in societal problem-solving through vulnerability analysis, hazard assessment, risk management, and disaster prevention.

An international team of experts in the field of geomorphology has contributed to this volume, making it a scientifically rigorous and comprehensive resource for a wide audience. It is particularly useful for geomorphologists, environmental scientists, and professionals involved in hazard risk assessment, management, and policy development.

By highlighting the importance of geomorphological work in disaster prevention, this book offers both theoretical insights and practical applications in managing the risks associated with the dynamic processes shaping our planet's surface.